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• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:24:18 -0700
  ...and >this stuff will collect in the filter itself. > >So that's what I'd try first...... new filter and fresh gas. If that...
• Re: Oil Change: I know this sounds ridiculous...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:44:49 -0700
  ...With the filter loosened continue to unscrew it by hand and, keeping the filter vertical so you don't spill the oil that's...
• Re: Valve Tapping Sound
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 May 2002 17:39:49 -0500
  ...Sam, you probably are suffering the "Wrong oil/ Wrong oil filter" syndrome. If you are using anything but a Mann filter, the internal spring...
• 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 09:31:47 -0600
  ...changed oil in manual trans * wire's * K&N air filter * fuel filter * Rad flush * water pump belt Did I miss anything? 85 Panel...
• Re: Which brand fuel filter to use
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 12:38:58 -0400
  >Which brand fuel filter to use > 81 non-california air-cooled vanagon. > > I can't find a Bosch one at any of the FLAPs...
• So what's the best Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:33:13 -0500
  ...Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire as well? Robert...
• Re: coffee filter for dirty coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:32:49 -0600
  ...coolant, I was thinking I'd strain it > through a coffee filter. > Is this a really silly idea or what? > I do this frequently...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 13:29:33 -0400
  ...I have a 85 Wesfalia with the square pre pump filter. I purchased a upgrade kit but it has no instructions with it. > > The...
• Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Nomadix
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:29:49 -0700
  ...I already have the Baja fuel filter to filter out water. And you would be curious to know that even the local gas stations...
• Re: Scoop for breather?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:24:44 -0500
  > If you force enough air into the intake, it would tear the air filter. > I don't know if such scoops would force enough...
• Re: oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 06:04:38 EST
  In a message dated 11/13/2002 4:14:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > oil filter application While we...
• Re: Oil Light Discovery
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 21:33:11 -0500
  ...BUT get the cheap Fram filter of there. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:32:51 -0800
  Mark.......it sounds that by reversing hoses, you are making the dirty side of the air filter element...... which is always on the outer...
• Re: K&N Filter and.....
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:31:56 -0700
  ...K&N Filter and..... > > > Sounds to me like it may be leaning out at the low end. With that new > filter, you are able...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 1999 13:14:48 -0400
  ...If this is true, then I'd really avoid those FRAM built >bosch's filters....but frankly I just can't see it. I...
• Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 13:57:06 +0000
  would a clogged filter be holding to much gas? what do i look for build up coming out, in the past the filter would...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:29:00 -0700
  I'd just use the pump and filter in situ to run off a can of gas. like take the fuel tank out of...
• Re: oil pump failure? please help...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 May 2019 10:52:04 -0700
  ...Thanks for the tip of the oil filter... I always fill the oil filter before put it on... a question here if you don...
• Re: Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 21:07:37 -0500
  ...The only effect I can think of would be that a larger filter would have a larger outside surface area and would radiate heat...
• suppressing electrical noise
  Historical mailing list - lp
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:19:30 -0700
  ...Anyway, are there any basic steps to take to suppress electrical noise in a Vanagon? - OR - Can a cheap, effective electrical filter be purchased...
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 20:49:20 -0500
  ...but I > > have a shield for the oil filter > > > > a set of belts > > > > yes... rescue tape - I use it twice... once to fix a...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:15:52 -0700
  Tom Hargrave wrote: > No brand of oil filter will fix this but > thicker oil will reduce or eliminate the symptoms. How does thicker oil...
• Re: '84 GL Automatic transmission problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:40:45 EDT
  I wouldn't clean that stainer (which is a filter) I would replace it entirely. I had a '84 GL with Auto box last...
• Re: k&N Filter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 23 May 1999 11:06:25 EDT
  ...ago someone posted an address for discount prices on K& > N filters. I think it was in Calif. Anyway I lost the bookmark. If...
• No oil engine sound
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:22:32 +0200
  ...One was a suggestion to check the crankcase ventilation filter. The top of that looks like it could be a lid, but I have...
• Poor performance... Fixed
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:08:57 -0800
  ...The first thing I did was to change the fuel filter. I went for a ride and all was fine. The filter was clogged...
• Re: Oil Filters: Fram vs Others?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 15:22:47 -0600
  ...Oil Filters: Fram vs Others? >Phaedra, > >This is the first I've heard of using either the STP water remover and the >fuel injection...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 14:39:14 -0400
  ...Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500 > >Jay, the crush gaskets do not come with the filters. Go ahead and order >them when...
• Re: Skipping engine
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:56:48 -0700
  I've gotten this from clogged filters, and from blowout on the plugs, on one occasion, my bet is the filter since you were...
• See The Inside Of Your Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:55:50 -0700
  ...And there were cardboard fibers plugging not only the filters but all the way out to the fuel pump and fuel filter. Lesson here...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:57:46 -0400
  ...Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what? Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what...
• three air filters at a steal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:20:19 -0700
  ...This guy in the url below had a buy it now for three bosch air filters for later vanagons for 6 bucks. Add shipping...
• Oil Change Question
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 17:49:17 +0000
  ...When I pulled the oil filter after draining the oil, a lot of oil came out with the filter--more than I think is...
• FS 85 camper $1500 in NJ area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:58:46 -0600
  ...Bentley manual, extra oil filters and fuel filter. Lots of service records. Upgraded instrument cluster with tach and digital clock. CLEAN CARFAX AVAILABLE! 215k...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:33 -0700
  ...On Mar 23, 2010, at 11:24 AM, John Meeks wrote: > Jeff, > > If you know of a source for those square filters, let us...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:33:47 +0000
  ...The pan gets cooled by outside factors and is much thicker than the wall of the filter. In my case, my aftermarket dash oil...
• Re: (Fuel filter) What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 21:28:53 -0800
  >The small filter before the fuel pump was recalled on my 86GL leaving >only the big silver one after the pump. Something about only...
• A Newbie question on Changing Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 14 May 2000 14:24:02 -0500
  ...Yesterday I tried to change the air filter, and released all the lids' buckles just fine. However, the lid is still attached to the...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:18:49 -0400
  ...If replacing your fuel filter does not do it, try removing the tank (quite easy) and do a few cycles of: pour gas / shake...
• Re: Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:59:57 -0400
  ...replaced my coil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, idle stabalizer, fuel filter, air filter, and one injector. Greg. 82 westy. Fryday wrote: > Ok, so I...
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:24:04 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:47:46 -0400 shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA> writes: > Does a dirty air filter affect vanagon...
• Re: K&N air filters
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:47:17 -0500
  ...Rick Koller On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 10:18 AM Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote: > If it was a superior filter, the...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  ...I have a 85 Wesfalia with the square pre pump filter. I purchased a > upgrade kit but it has no instructions with it. > > The...
• Re: Help on buying '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 16:05:21 PDT
  ...I > >started it again & seemed fine, oil level ok. > > could be a lousy Fram filter ... if the dealer is doing anything to the bus...
• Fuel Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
  ...The 7mm hose was supposed to connect to the large end of the square plastic fuel filter. Neither of the above two fuel hoses...
• exhaust, EGR
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:47:15 -0400
  ...I noticed that the EGR filter was not hooked up but rather cloesd off and the crossover tube did not even have a provision...
• Re: knocking noise
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 00:02:29 -0500
  ...PO or his mechanic used the wrong filter. Changed to the right filters, only minor improvement. Tried the Marvel Mystery Oil bit on the...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:37:47 -0800
  Charcoal filters will not remove dissolved minerals that cause hard water. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www.members.shaw...
• 1990 Vanagon transmission problem - can anyone help?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Taylor
  Wed, 30 May 2007 03:55:38 -0700
  ...A friend suggested that it might be a plugged filter, and that we should remove the filter and see how it runs. Does that...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:33:25 -0500
  ...Stan, the ball/spring arrangement in the OE filter mount is a > relief > valve that allows oil to bypass the filter in the event...
• Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:31:55 -0400
  ...The fuel filter is a clear plastic, round filter in frotn of the pump. It seems to have some strange muck at the bottom...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 23:59:55 -0500
  Opening up the filter after use is one of the best ways ever to see what ou engine is doing. Back in the day...
• Re: AC filter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:35:58 -0400
  ...AC filter? You might want to make sure the drain tubes on either side of the tray under the evaporator are clear - or you...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:36:43 -0800
  ...The last fuel filter change (Nov11) had small amounts of rust. My fuel pump is noisy, not sure if the filter is collected more...
• air filter sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 11:20:40 -0600
  ...As a result, it interferes with the choke and does not necessarily seal well (i.e., air might get in around the filter, instead...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 05:36:51 EST
  I had a near disaster with a new Bosche "Premium" oil filter and the start it up and drive theory... On Christmas day we...
• Re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 11:33:56 -0600
  ...I've read that the filter should have a pressure release > valve but > it's not clear to me which one has it. > > Thanks...
• Re: 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Lee Tucker
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 11:48:29 -0400
  ...changed oil in manual trans >* wire's * K&N air filter >* fuel filter * Rad flush >* water pump belt > > >Did I miss anything? Flush, change...
• Re: Wanted: Oil Filter study URL (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 11 May 1999 18:20:33 -0500
  >Recently someone posted a URL for an exhaustive oil filter study that was >posted to a web site. I thought I bookmarked it, but...
• Hot mail, filters, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 23:54:10 EDT
  >>I use Hotmail via Internet Explorer and have been unable to set the filters in Hotmail to direct my list mail. The only "from...